Forbes Battles Party for Senate Ballot | Lincoln News

A legal showdown is brewing in Nebraska’s Senate race as former Democratic primary candidate William Forbes, a pastor, sues the state party to force his name onto the general election ballot after his opponent Cindy Burbank dropped out. The party argues Nebraska law doesn’t require them to fill vacancies and claims Forbes hasn’t proven irreparable harm, while Forbes’ legal team—tied to conservative groups—pushes for inclusion before a September 1 deadline. With Election Day just weeks away, the judge is weighing whether this could reshape the race—and voters are watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/844fdece6a19460e